sodəmuton
The word 'saut-de-mouton' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: so-də-mu-ton. Stress falls on the final syllable 'ton'. The syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the 'mt' cluster in 'mouton' being a notable exception.
Definitions
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A children's game involving jumping with feet apart and arms overhead.
Jumping jack
“Les enfants jouaient au saut-de-mouton dans la cour.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, 'ton', which is typical for French.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. də — Open syllable, weak syllable due to 'de' preposition.. mu — Open syllable, part of the 'mouton' root.. ton — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains nasal vowel.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to begin with consonants whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a historical cluster.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
- The 'mt' cluster in 'mouton' is an exception to the rule against ending syllables with consonant clusters.
- The preposition 'de' often forms a weak syllable, sometimes reduced to a schwa.
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